Government Efficiency (4 Viewers)

[RobF]

I think this topic deserves its own thread, both to discuss generally the topic of government efficiency, and specifically the so-called 'Department of Government Efficiency' and the incoming Trump administration's aims to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures and restructure Federal Agencies".

The announcements have been covered in the The Trump Cabinet and key post thread, but to recap, Trump has announced that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will work together on a not-actually-an-official-government-Department of Government Efficiency, which is intended to work with the White House and Office of Management & Budget to "drive large scale structural reform, and create an entrepreneurial approach to Government never seen before," with the 'Department' to conclude its work "no later than July 4, 2026."

Musk has previously said that the federal budget could be reduced by "at least $2 trillion", and Ramaswarmy, during his presidential campaign, said he would fire more than 75% of the federal work force and disband agencies including the Department of Education and the FBI.

 

[MT15]

Oh, he knows the answer. He cannot say it because they said in a filing that it wasn’t Musk.

 

[MT15]

Maybe she needs a binder?

Also, I’m glad you’ve decided to quit pretending. We all knew anyway.

And, I’m pretty sure most if not all press secretaries use binders, so I don’t think this is the dig you seem to think it is.

 

[Optimus Prime]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a Florida version of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), following the federal government’s steps to eliminate “waste, fraud and abuse” but on the state level.

The governor said over a one-year term the state will attempt to sunset 70 state boards and commissions, cut 900 positions, require universities to undergo independent reviews and audits and look into local government expenditures.

“I’m excited about this effort to take some of what we’ve seen in Washington that they’re doing with Elon Musk and apply it to Florida,” DeSantis said at a press conference in Tampa on Monday.

Musk and the Trump Administration's DOGE have made drastic cuts to the federal government, firing thousands of probational and full-time employees from the Department of Education, Small Business Administration and the Energy Department, the Department of Defense, among others.

Florida already has a Government Efficiency Task Force approved by statewide voters in 2006 as part of a state constitutional amendment and "is required to meet every four years for the purpose of developing recommendations to improve governmental operations and reduce costs."

DeSantis also used his time at the lectern to blast the Biden administration for its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and criticize the federal government’s spending practices, saying, “You see what they need to do in Washington to try to right the ship. If they just make America operate like Florida, we will be OK.”

The governor, who said the state will accomplish its goals with the help of artificial intelligence, said the audits would be the “DOGE-ing of the state university system.”

Moreover, DeSantis said the state would conduct a deep dive of university operations and spending, including debt and financial management practices. It will also include examining course catalogues and staff to “ensure that Florida students are receiving an education that will best equip them to gain meaningful employment after graduation.”..........

Gov. Ron DeSantis establishes Florida DOGE to cut positions, audit universities

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s version of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

www.usatoday.com

 

[longtime lurker]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a Florida version of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), following the federal government’s steps to eliminate “waste, fraud and abuse” but on the state level….

If they just make America operate like Florida, we will be OK.”

Gov. Ron DeSantis establishes Florida DOGE to cut positions, audit universities

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s version of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

www.usatoday.com

As a Californian, we get dumped on a lot but thank goodness we are not Florida.

 

[superchuck500]

House Republican Tells Fired Federal Workers ‘God Has a Plan’ in Hostile Town Hall

Rep. Mark Alford gave cold comfort to federal workers who have been laid off under President Donald Trump by telling them that the loss of their jobs is part of God's plan.

www.mediaite.com

 

[TampaJoe]

Also, I’m glad you’ve decided to quit pretending. We all knew anyway.

And, I’m pretty sure most if not all press secretaries use binders, so I don’t think this is the dig you seem to think it is.

I never pretended MT. I’ve always been a conservative. I’ve never hidden that fact.

If most press secretaries use binders, why are you so defensive?